Chloe Koens
Master's Student
Chloe Koens was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, where she completed her BSc in Pharmacology at the University of Alberta in 2023. She was first introduced to the world of electrophysiology in Dr. Harley Kurata’s lab, where she investigated the biophysical and biochemical effects of a novel disease-linked mutant in the electrically silent, voltage-gated potassium channel Kv6.1. Over the course of 3 concurrent research projects aimed at elucidating a physiological role for Kv6.1, she became familiar with whole-cell patch clamp recording, site-directed mutagenesis, and biochemical analysis of ion channels. This work led Chloe to the Bowie lab, where she is investigating polyamine block in AMPARs. In her spare time, Chloe enjoys reading, rock climbing, and spending time with her cat.